Isole e Olena

Eleganter, feingliedriger Chianti Classico und jedes Jahr einer der besten seiner Appellation: Helles Rot, duftet nach Erdbeere und Holunderbeere, am Gaumen frische Frucht, schön saftig und ausgewogen, enorm geschmeidig im Nachhall. Besitzt Schliff, Eleganz und trotz des optisch hohen Preises ein sehr gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, intensives Rubin mit leichtem Granatschimmer. Klare und einprägsame Nase mit Noten nach reifer Himbeere, etwas Granatapfel und Gojibeeren. Geschliffen und rund am Gaumen, feinmaschiges, verwobenes Tannin, zieht satt durch, überaus saftig." Falstaff

"Lustrous mid ruby. A little savoury/reductive and not that forthcoming and polished as I would have expected, but I am sure this just needs more time in the bottle. A generous mouthful of sweet fruit with firm, grainy tannins gripping the finish. The reductive note clings on, though." Jancis Robinson

"Perfumed nose of dried roses, wild mushrooms, sour cherries, raspberries, olives and spices. Medium-bodied with a firm yet supple tannin frame and a creamy core of red fruit. Delicious finish." James Suckling

"This lovely, delicious red races out of the gate with enticing scents of perfumed berries, blue flowers, forest floor and baking spice. Smooth and savory, the juicy palate features ripe Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, white pepper and star anise alongside polished tannins. It's already drinking beautifully but will also offer several years of sheer pleasure." Wine Enthusiast

"Owner Paolo di Marchi has not chased the current trend to increase the percentage of Sangiovese and continues to blend Canaiolo Nero and a small percentage of Syrah in his deliciously reliable Chianti Classico. Aromas reveal a warm stone flintiness along with baked Mediterranean herbs and scented purple flowers. Limpid and linear, the palate builds with black plum, rose and sweet earth. Full yet vivid, it's polished yet soulful with seductive truffle nuances to finish, all held together with fine, chalky tannins." Decanter

Die Trauben für einen der elegantesten und ätherischsten Vin Santo im Chianti Classico werden getrocknet, bevor sie gepresst werden, und dann für neun Jahre in Fässern versiegelt. Paolo de Marchi nennt es "faules Weinmachen" und gibt zu: "Der Mischprozess ist eigentlich der herausforderndste Teil, da jedes Fass anders ist und nach der Verkostung von 10 Fässern setzt die Gaumenmüdigkeit ein".

Das Ergebnis ist ein sehr eleganter und reiner Vin Santo, der Noten von kandierten Früchten, Honig und süßen Gewürzen aufweist. Die Balance zwischen Süße und Säure hält den Wein leicht, lebendig und erfrischend, und er hat eine rauchige Kante im Abgang. Dies ist ein großartiger Vin Santo, und obwohl er mehr als 200g/l Restzucker hat, ist er überraschend leicht, erfrischend und einfach zu trinken. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fantastic vin santo with toffee, burnt-caramel, dried-orange and light coffee character. It’s full-bodied and very, very sweet, yet remains agile and bright. Drink and enjoy." James Suckling

"The 2009 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is so beautiful. Orange confit, dried figs, caramel, hazelnut and honeyed flavors abound. Medium in body, with striking depth and texture. It's a classic Vin Santo from white grapes, as well as a reference-point for the region. It is at once rich, but not at all heavy." Vinous

"Isole e Olena is celebrated as one of the greatest current producers of Tuscan Vin Santo. The 2009 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is a living testament to an important winemaking legacy that is part of this region's ancient winemaking DNA. This is a beautifully soft and rich dessert wine with lingering tones of brown sugar, candied fruit and maple syrup. This is a wine of soaring fragrance and intensity." Robert Parker

Einer der besten Syrah der Toskana mit außerordentlich vielschichtigen Aromen wie Cassis, Praline, exotische Gewürze, schwarzer Tee und Nelke. Am Gaumen sehr dicht, sauber strukturiert, köstlich nach reifen schwarzen Früchten und mit erdigen Noten. Samtige Tannine und ein langer harmonischer Eindruck bilden das beeindruckende Finale. SUPERIORE.DE

"So beautiful, with sweet tobacco-leaf, tea, pepper, meat and dark-berry character. Medium-bodied with lots of finesse and polish. Refined tannins and pretty length. Really fine tannins." James Suckling

"The 2018 Syrah Collezione Privata is a wine of extreme purity and nuance. Medium in body and beautifully focused, the 2018 bristles with energy. Blackberry, lavender, spice and espresso all build in the glass. More than anything else, I am so struck by the wine's precision. The 2018 needs a number of years to be at its most expressive. The aromatics especially need to open. And yet all the elements are there. What a wine!" Vinous

Nur wenige tausend Flaschen gibt es von dieser Privatkollektion. Eindrucksvoll, dynamisch und strahlend. Aromen von dunklen Beeren, Gewürznelken, Menthol, Teer, Lakritz, Kräutern und gegrilltem Fleisch, die Holztöne sehr zurückhaltend. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine of elegance and finesse that shows the effects of rain during harvest in its decidedly mid-weight, lithe construction. Even so, the 2015 offers lovely aromatic presence and persistence. Grilled herbs, crème de cassis, licorice, violet, plum, spice and licorice all develop, but the 2015 remains decidedly delicate for this bottling. My impression is that it will age more on its freshness rather than on its concentration." Vinous

"The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Collezione Privata opens to an enriched appearance with round fruit and loads of deep intensity. What is remarkable about this Tuscan Cabernet Sauvignon is that it shows none of the greenness or tightness often associated with the grape. This warm and sunny vintage has ironed out any wrinkles and contributes to the loose, rich fabric of the wine. This wine shows lushness and balanced integration. It's a lovely expression whose berry and forest endnotes make it perfect for a rosemary and garlic roasted lamb. Only 6,000 bottles were made." Robert Parker

Strahlendes Rubinrot. Sauberer, makelloser Duft von roten Früchten, belebt durch feine Pfefferakzente und zarte mineralische Nuancen. Eleganz strahlt der entspannt einsetzende, umhüllende Geschmack aus, der zu einem gut integrierten Tannin ein perfekt bemessenes Säuregerüst liefert, um lang und finessenreich auszuklingen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Glänzendes Rubin mit Granatzunge. Eröffnet mit Noten nach Zedernholz und Lakritze, dann viel Brombeere, etwas Zwetschke. Am Gaumen stoffig und herzhaft, zeigt im mittleren Verlauf viel Kraft, warme Frucht, im Finale." Falstaff

"A beautifully linear and refined sangiovese with polished tannins and super tight fruit. Yet, it shows subtle complexity of blackberries, black cherries and dark chocolate. Some hazelnuts. Intense, vibrant finish with a creamy texture. Extremely well done for this hot, dry vintage." James Suckling

"The Isole e Olena 2017 Cepparello is one of the great Sangiovese-based wines of the vintage. From a growing season that was challenging for almost everyone in Italy, this wine sails through, pushed by a profound sense of varietal purity. This dark, mid-weight red reveals lifted tones of cherry, wild rose, rosemary essence, toasted almond and potting soil. These components come together with seamless transitions and a polished finish. The tannins are elegant and integrated. The wine defies the expectations of the vintage." Robert Parker

"The 2017 Cepparello is another in a series of stunningly beautiful Cepparellos from Paolo de Marchi. Bright and beautifully focused in the glass, with tremendous depth, the 2017 is positively stellar from the very first taste. Succulent dark cherry, plum, licorice, spice, menthol and coffee all open up with a bit of air. Here, too, Paolo De Marchi has done a tremendous job in preserving freshness in the wine. Readers who can muster the patience will be rewarded with a spectacular wine." Vinous

Strahlendes Rubinrot. Sauberer, makelloser Duft von roten Früchten, belebt durch feine Pfefferakzente und zarte mineralische Nuancen. Eleganz strahlt der entspannt einsetzende, umhüllende Geschmack aus, der zu einem gut integrierten Tannin ein perfekt bemessenes Säuregerüst liefert, um lang und finessenreich auszuklingen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, kraftvolles Rubin. Konzentrierte und offene Nase, satt nach reifen Brombeeren, Schwarzkirsche und würzigem Unterholz, etwas Zigarrenkiste. Rund und geschmeidig am Gaumen, viel präsente, knackige Frucht nach Himbeere, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, strömt ruhig dahin." Falstaff

"Like the 2018 Chianti Classico, Cepparello shows no dilution, although the pure Sangiovese fruit gives a more austere structure. The sour cherry nose is lightly smoky but refined. Rich and very concentrated, the palate is supported by firm tannins that are in stark contrast to the breezier Chianti Classico. At present it's rather closed and furry, and needs time to harmonise and the tannins to integrate. The high alcohol doesn't show, and there's ample energy on the long finish." Decanter

"The 2018 Cepparello is a brilliant, tightly wound wine that is going to need a number of years to unwind. Today I very much like its energy and vibrancy. Readers will find a Cepparello that is more about persistence than volume. Dark red/purplish berry fruit, spice, lavender and menthol are laced into the silky finish." Vinous

"The aromas of dark fruit and hazelnuts are so enticing, with undertones of licorice and slate. Medium to full body with round tannins and a savory finish. It’s so pretty to taste now. Just a hint of allspice at the end. Drinkable now, but better in 2023." James Suckling

"A pure expression of Sangiovese, the 2018 Cepparello is a beautiful expression that speaks to the classic and most exemplary side of this versatile and deeply expressive grape. This vintage is especially bright and ethereal with a true sense of luminosity and clarity that radiates from both the wine's appearance and its fragrant bouquet. Tart cherry and cassis segue to balsam herb and wild violets. To the palate, the wine shows muscle and determination with sweet tannins and impressive depth of favor. Cepparello remains true to its unique identity in this vintage." Robert Parker

Strahlendes Rubinrot. Sauberer, makelloser Duft von roten Früchten, belebt durch feine Pfefferakzente und zarte mineralische Nuancen. Eleganz strahlt der entspannt einsetzende, umhüllende Geschmack aus, der zu einem gut integrierten Tannin ein perfekt bemessenes Säuregerüst liefert, um lang und finessenreich auszuklingen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Glänzendes Rubin mit Granatzunge. Eröffnet mit Noten nach Zedernholz und Lakritze, dann viel Brombeere, etwas Zwetschke. Am Gaumen stoffig und herzhaft, zeigt im mittleren Verlauf viel Kraft, warme Frucht, im Finale." Falstaff

"A beautifully linear and refined sangiovese with polished tannins and super tight fruit. Yet, it shows subtle complexity of blackberries, black cherries and dark chocolate. Some hazelnuts. Intense, vibrant finish with a creamy texture. Extremely well done for this hot, dry vintage." James Suckling

"The Isole e Olena 2017 Cepparello is one of the great Sangiovese-based wines of the vintage. From a growing season that was challenging for almost everyone in Italy, this wine sails through, pushed by a profound sense of varietal purity. This dark, mid-weight red reveals lifted tones of cherry, wild rose, rosemary essence, toasted almond and potting soil. These components come together with seamless transitions and a polished finish. The tannins are elegant and integrated. The wine defies the expectations of the vintage." Robert Parker

"The 2017 Cepparello is another in a series of stunningly beautiful Cepparellos from Paolo de Marchi. Bright and beautifully focused in the glass, with tremendous depth, the 2017 is positively stellar from the very first taste. Succulent dark cherry, plum, licorice, spice, menthol and coffee all open up with a bit of air. Here, too, Paolo De Marchi has done a tremendous job in preserving freshness in the wine. Readers who can muster the patience will be rewarded with a spectacular wine." Vinous

Strahlendes Rubinrot. Sauberer, makelloser Duft von roten Früchten, belebt durch feine Pfefferakzente und zarte mineralische Nuancen. Eleganz strahlt der entspannt einsetzende, umhüllende Geschmack aus, der zu einem gut integrierten Tannin ein perfekt bemessenes Säuregerüst liefert, um lang und finessenreich auszuklingen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, kraftvolles Rubin. Konzentrierte und offene Nase, satt nach reifen Brombeeren, Schwarzkirsche und würzigem Unterholz, etwas Zigarrenkiste. Rund und geschmeidig am Gaumen, viel präsente, knackige Frucht nach Himbeere, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, strömt ruhig dahin." Falstaff

"Like the 2018 Chianti Classico, Cepparello shows no dilution, although the pure Sangiovese fruit gives a more austere structure. The sour cherry nose is lightly smoky but refined. Rich and very concentrated, the palate is supported by firm tannins that are in stark contrast to the breezier Chianti Classico. At present it's rather closed and furry, and needs time to harmonise and the tannins to integrate. The high alcohol doesn't show, and there's ample energy on the long finish." Decanter

"The 2018 Cepparello is a brilliant, tightly wound wine that is going to need a number of years to unwind. Today I very much like its energy and vibrancy. Readers will find a Cepparello that is more about persistence than volume. Dark red/purplish berry fruit, spice, lavender and menthol are laced into the silky finish." Vinous

"The aromas of dark fruit and hazelnuts are so enticing, with undertones of licorice and slate. Medium to full body with round tannins and a savory finish. It’s so pretty to taste now. Just a hint of allspice at the end. Drinkable now, but better in 2023." James Suckling

"A pure expression of Sangiovese, the 2018 Cepparello is a beautiful expression that speaks to the classic and most exemplary side of this versatile and deeply expressive grape. This vintage is especially bright and ethereal with a true sense of luminosity and clarity that radiates from both the wine's appearance and its fragrant bouquet. Tart cherry and cassis segue to balsam herb and wild violets. To the palate, the wine shows muscle and determination with sweet tannins and impressive depth of favor. Cepparello remains true to its unique identity in this vintage." Robert Parker

Strahlendes Rubinrot. Sauberer, makelloser Duft von roten Früchten, belebt durch feine Pfefferakzente und zarte mineralische Nuancen. Eleganz strahlt der entspannt einsetzende, umhüllende Geschmack aus, der zu einem gut integrierten Tannin ein perfekt bemessenes Säuregerüst liefert, um lang und finessenreich auszuklingen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, kraftvolles Rubin. Konzentrierte und offene Nase, satt nach reifen Brombeeren, Schwarzkirsche und würzigem Unterholz, etwas Zigarrenkiste. Rund und geschmeidig am Gaumen, viel präsente, knackige Frucht nach Himbeere, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, strömt ruhig dahin." Falstaff

"Like the 2018 Chianti Classico, Cepparello shows no dilution, although the pure Sangiovese fruit gives a more austere structure. The sour cherry nose is lightly smoky but refined. Rich and very concentrated, the palate is supported by firm tannins that are in stark contrast to the breezier Chianti Classico. At present it's rather closed and furry, and needs time to harmonise and the tannins to integrate. The high alcohol doesn't show, and there's ample energy on the long finish." Decanter

"The 2018 Cepparello is a brilliant, tightly wound wine that is going to need a number of years to unwind. Today I very much like its energy and vibrancy. Readers will find a Cepparello that is more about persistence than volume. Dark red/purplish berry fruit, spice, lavender and menthol are laced into the silky finish." Vinous

"The aromas of dark fruit and hazelnuts are so enticing, with undertones of licorice and slate. Medium to full body with round tannins and a savory finish. It’s so pretty to taste now. Just a hint of allspice at the end. Drinkable now, but better in 2023." James Suckling

"A pure expression of Sangiovese, the 2018 Cepparello is a beautiful expression that speaks to the classic and most exemplary side of this versatile and deeply expressive grape. This vintage is especially bright and ethereal with a true sense of luminosity and clarity that radiates from both the wine's appearance and its fragrant bouquet. Tart cherry and cassis segue to balsam herb and wild violets. To the palate, the wine shows muscle and determination with sweet tannins and impressive depth of favor. Cepparello remains true to its unique identity in this vintage." Robert Parker